1996 Peugeot 806 vs. 1996 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1996 Peugeot 806 and 1996 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot 806 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1996 Renault Laguna. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 806 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 806 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1996 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Peugeot 806 (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Laguna. (142 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot 806 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Peugeot 806 | 1996 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 806 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1762 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
